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Solihull energy firm boosts capacity
A Solihull-based energy firm has dramatically increased its capacity to produce electricity for the nation. The firm is UK Power Reserve, which now has a capacity of more
than one gigawatt, and is now the largest energy provider of its kind in the UK. The firm produces electricity from gas, and this is done at 32 sites
around the UK. Each of these sites is a mini-power station, and each has ten engines housed in containers which are fired up to turn gas into electricity. This electricity is then used by National Grid UK, whenever demand dictates. The latest boost to capacity comes after UK Power Reserve bought
the right to produce 200 megawatts of electricity at the Government’s annual Capacity Market auction. Basically, at these auctions, the Government decides how much
capacity it needs – in this case to meet demand in four years – and then invites suppliers to bid for the right to produce the electricity, with the lowest bid winning. UK Power Reserve will produce the
200mw of gas-fired electricity for delivery in October 2021. The company now has a total portfolio of 1013mw. Tim Emrich, CEO and co-founder of UK
Power Reserve, said: “We are excited to reaffirm UK Power Reserve’s position as one of the world’s largest flexible generators by crossing the 1GW mark. “This Capacity Market auction
has cleared at the lowest price ever, and in doing so has delivered tremendous value and security of supply for the UK consumer. “It is complementary to
the government’s decarbonisation policies, thereby allowing independents like UK Power Reserve to deliver cleaner and cheaper energy.”
Barnardo’s Midlands ETS
Barnardo’s Midlands ETS is a service that works with 16 to 24 year olds who are not in education, employment or training and offer the following programmes throughout Birmingham and The Black Country:
• 2nd Chance – This is a flexible, tailored support programme for unemployed young people, providing support with functional skills and employability, with the aim of obtaining permanent employment.
• On Track – This is mentoring programme offering information, advice, guidance and support to unemployed young people with the aim of entering either employment, training or further education.
• Traineeships – the opportunity to gain skills for use across a wide range of trades, develop employability, and obtain valuable work experience.
• Apprenticeships – qualifications available in Team Leading, Customer Service and Business Administration.
T: 0121 5042432 W:
www.barnardos.org.uk
Barnardo’s Employment • Training and Skills Midlands • Brooklands Great Cornbow • Halesowen • B63 3AB
Increased capacity: Tim Emrich
Transport firms don’t put their faith in technology
A Kent-based logistics firm has found that its own industry does not trust technology. Carousel Logistics surveyed firms
in the transport and logistics industry and found that a massive 89 per cent of them were “not completely happy with their current technology provision”. And the survey also found that
nearly all of those who were questioned – 98 per cent – believed that technology was an important priority for their business. A measly eight per of companies
surveyed thought that their technology met or exceeded requirements. Carousel CEO Graham Martin
said: “Technology plays an integral role in responding to ever-
increasing customer demands, helping to ensure that both B2B and B2C customers, receive their goods when they want and in a way they want. “Despite this however, our
research clearly shows that companies and providers alike are not always getting it right and there are key areas where improvements need to be made. “We’ve seen from our own clients
the benefits, opportunities and efficiencies that can be brought from tech-enabled logistics solutions. By harnessing its power, technology brings not only a greater competitive edge, but also the scope to scale quickly and be a more nimble, agile business that can flex easily to the changing market.”
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